1959 BMW 507 vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1959 BMW 507. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 507 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 50 L |
